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Illinois quick hits: Drug bust in Watseka; WIU layoffs; lead pipe replacement funds
Drug bust in Watseka A Watseka woman is facing numerous charges after a large-scale drug bust in the tiny eastern Illinois town. The Watseka Enforcement Team conducted an undercover narcotics purchase that led to a search warrant. Police said they recovered approximately 1,200 grams of cannabis, 280 grams of psychedelic mushrooms, 500 "pressed pills" that tested positive for meth and fentanyl, nearly 400 Xanax bars, a small amount of cocaine...
One Person Killed, Three Injured in Monday Crash on IL-125 West of Virginia
One person was killed on Monday in a two vehicle crash west of Virginia, Illinois on Illinois Route 125. The crash occurred just west of Shiloh Road at approximately 12:25PM on Monday according to an Illinois State Police report. According to the report, a black Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling...
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